International Education Week

International Education Week (Month) 2017

This year WIU will be celebrating International Education Week all November with a series of activities all month long!

International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States.

All events are free and open to the public. If you plan on bringing a class to an event, please email CIS-Activities@wiu.edu.

Wednesday, November 1

3:00 - 4:00 PM: International Coffee Hour - Nigeria, Horrabin Hall 1

Sample traditional tea and snacks from Nigeria while learning about the culture.

Friday, November 3

Enjoy authentic Indian food, entertainment, and a silent auction. Tickets may be purchased in advance ($7 for students, $12 for general admission) at the Center for International Studies (3rd Floor, Memorial Hall 347) and Citizens Bank in downtown Macomb. Sponsored by the Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society. For more information, email pbd@wiu.edu or call 298-3734.

Monday, November 6

5:30 PM: International Game Night, Horrabin Hall 1

Join international students for a fun game night! Games and snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite game to share!

Please join us for hot drinks and a discussion with returned Peace Corps Volunteers assigned to teach in rural classrooms around the world. Learn about their challenges, excitements, and stories as teachers abroad.

Monday, November 27

6:00 - 8:00 PM: Allegro non troppo film screening, Simpkins 220

Enjoy this film parody of Walt Disney’s Fantasia. Food and drinks provided! Sponsored by the Film Club.